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Cyberattackers Took a Holiday in Preparation for 2020

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COMMERCE, Mich. (PRWEB)
February 05, 2020

Nuspire, a leading Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), today announced the release of its latest Quarterly Threat Landscape Report, which dives deep into top botnet, malware and exploit activity throughout 2019, zeroing in on the fourth quarter.

Attackers know that humans are still the weakest link. Across the board, malicious cyber-activity was down partly as a result of hectic holiday schedules and vacations with fewer employees around to interact with malicious activity. However, this decrease in activity also tracks to the heightened malicious activity Nuspire researchers saw at the beginning of 2019. Targeting employees returning to the office and digging through emails received over the holidays is a prime opportunity to strike.

“While we saw a reduction in known attacks in the 4th quarter, the frequency and severity of attacks will always fluctuate. However, the trends lines have always moved upwards. As an industry, we must stay diligent and focused on understanding what threat actors pose the biggest threat to your business, how they will attack you and what safeguards you have in place to detect and respond to malicious activity. We simply can’t afford to let our guard down”, said Lewie Dunsworth, CEO of Nuspire. “Year over year, adversaries have demonstrated their ability to evolve and increase the sophistication of their attacks doing more harm, faster than ever. While organizations must continually refresh cybersecurity policies, stress hygiene best practices, and practice effective change management, it’s critical to have trusted partners that you can lean on to assist with both the response and remediation efforts.”

The decrease in botnet (22%), malware (19%) and exploit activity (12%) also suggests that cyberattackers are retooling methodologies in order to change tactics and techniques for 2020 as evidenced by other notable findings in the report including:

Sora, a variant of the notorious Mirai IoT botnet, despite almost completely ceasing activity by the end of the year, continues to reign supreme as the most prevalent botnet, followed by Andromeda, Necurs and Conficker.

njRAT detection increased by 89% from August to early October 2019 following the release of a new version.

Increased government attention and frequency of ransomware malspam campaigns as a delivery method this quarter correlated to the spike in malware detection in early Q4 2019.

Significant increase in exploit attempts for IFS Remote Code Execution furthered the point that attackers recycle through older attack methods to catch enterprises when they least expect it.

Visual Basics for Applications (VBA) scripts remained prevalent throughout Q4 and the entirety of 2019, dropping by a mere 5% in detections in Q4. These VBA scripts are what is embedded into malicious documents that when executed, perform malicious actions.

“Unfortunately, 2020 will see the continued evolution of old, but tried and true, threats. Delivery will be through channels that look and seem safe but are vulnerable,” said Shawn Pope, Senior Security Analyst of Nuspire. “Organizations need to be vigilant in continually reminding and educating employees of their role as the first line of defense.”

Nuspire’s Quarterly Threat Report aggregates, correlates and analyzes threats detected from October 2019 to December 2019. Data is gathered from thousands of devices at Nuspire customer sites from across the globe. This equates to more than 83 billion traffic logs through the fourth quarter of 2019 across enterprise and mid-market organizations.

Download the complete report here.

About Nuspire

Nuspire, a leading Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP), is revolutionizing the cybersecurity experience by taking a people first approach to cybersecurity solutions. . Nuspire’s award winning product portfolio serves thousands of enterprises of all sizes across multiple industries, delivering the greatest risk reduction per cyber-dollar spent. Nuspire’s 24×7 Security Operations Centers (SOCs) and managed detection and response (MDR) service combines award-winning threat detection and response technology with human intelligence, providing end-to-end protection across the gateway, network and endpoint ecosystem. Nuspire pioneered distributed, managed security services within the enterprise, franchise and industrial market. For more information, visit http://www.nuspire.com and follow @Nuspire.

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Macintosh Version Just Released In ezPaycheck Payroll Software For Entrepreneurs

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ezPaycheck Now Available in Both MAC and Windows Versions For Customer Accommodation

ezPaycheck payroll software from Halfpricesoft.com is now available to Macintosh customers new to payroll processing.

BOSTON (PRWEB)
February 05, 2020

Halfpricesoft.com realizes new business owners have enough to worry about without adding payroll headaches to the mix. ezPaycheck has just been released in a MAC version to assist entrepreneurs in processing payroll, in house for less.

“ezPaycheck payroll software from Halfpricesoft.com is now available to Macintosh customers new to payroll processing,” Halfpricesoft.com Founder, Dr. Ge stated.

Halfpricesoft.com sales team has also announced an ezPaycheck holiday promotion for a limited time for both Windows and Mac operating systems. Potential customers can start using the program for $99.00 per calendar year for a single user version.

Customers seeking a way to simplify payroll processing with more accuracy can go online to https://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp and download the payroll software. The download includes the full version of the paycheck software along with a sample database. The sample database allows new customers to try all of ezPaycheck’s unique features, including the intuitive graphical interface.

In-house payroll processing and tax reporting is easier and less expensive with ezPaycheck payroll solution. Download for up to 30 days at http://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp, with no obligation or risk.

The main features include but are not limited to:

Supports multiple differential pay rates such as: hourly, salary, night shift, by piece, by load, or by mileage rates for employees

Supports multiple accounts at no additional charge

Supports network access for 2-10 users

Supports daily, weekly, biweekly, semimonthly and monthly payroll periods. Features report functions, print functions, and pay stub functions

Prints miscellaneous checks as well as payroll calculation checks

Prints payroll checks on blank computer checks or preprinted checks

Includes built-in tax tables for all 50 states and the District of Columbia

Creates and maintains payroll for multiple companies, and does it simultaneously

Prints Tax Forms 940, 941, W2 and W3 (Please note: Copy A preprinted forms required for W2 and W3)

Halfpricseoft.com invites potential customers to download and test the in-house payroll application for compatibility at https://www.halfpricesoft.com/index.asp

About halfpricesoft.com

Halfpricesoft.com is a leading provider of small business software, including online and desktop payroll software, online employee attendance tracking software, accounting software, in-house business and personal check printing software, W2, software, 1099 software, Accounting software, 1095 form software and ezACH direct deposit software. Software from halfpricesoft.com is trusted by thousands of customers and will help small business owners simplify payroll processing and streamline business management.

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Onward Search Salary Guide Showcases the Highest Paying Digital Creative Positions for 2020

Onward Search 2020 Digital Creative Salary Guide

“It is imperative for hiring managers to understand the salary landscape to craft viable offers to secure the best professionals for their organization.” – Mike Ondocin, President, Onward Search

WILTON, Conn. (PRWEB)
February 04, 2020

Onward Search, a leading staffing agency for creative, marketing and technology professionals, has released its 2020 Salary Guide. With percentile-based ranges for over 100 professionals, the 2020 guide is one of the most extensive of its kind spotlighting job titles within client services, content, design, marketing, studio, tech, video and user experience.

The compensation data presented in the 2020 Salary Guide is based off market research and other proprietary information collected by Onward Search throughout the year. The analysis reveals that salaries have risen an average of six percent across many industries and professions.

“The hiring environment for digital, creative and marketing talent is more competitive than ever,” stated Mike Ondocin, President of Onward Search. “It is imperative for hiring managers to understand the salary landscape to craft viable offers to secure the best professionals for their organization.”

The guide also includes a list of the “20 Most In-Demand Digital Creative Talent for 2020,” which names Product Designers as the number one sought after profession in the space. The demand for Product Designers has skyrocketed in recent years due to their vast skillset and all-encompassing role in developing and/or improving user experience to enhance a company’s product offerings. 

“As leaders in the creative staffing space, we aim to educate our audience to help them make smart decisions about their businesses and their careers,” added Ondocin. “We hope this information will help our partners properly plan and budget to scale their teams and drive success in 2020.”

The 2020 Salary Guide is available for download at: http://bit.ly/2uYehGE

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Cybereason’s Sam Curry Named a Visiting Fellow by The National Security Institute

Sam Curry, Chief Security Officer, Cybereason

“Sam Curry is on the shortlist of the cybersecurity industry’s icons and he is a true visionary and leader on a global scale. We’re very lucky to have him at Cybereason as he is not only a mentor to our employees but a global cybersecurity ambassador,” said Lior Div, CEO and Co-founder, Cybereason.

BOSTON (PRWEB)
February 04, 2020

Cybereason, creators of the leading Cyber Defense Platform, today announced that Sam Curry, its Chief Security Officer, was recently named a Visiting Fellow by the National Security Institute at George Mason University’s Antonin Scalia Law School. Visiting Fellows hold senior positions in the private sector and academia. Curry is a cybersecurity industry icon and for more than 25 years has distinguished himself by having deep technology experience. In 2019, Curry received SC Media’s “Visionary Award” for his contributions in shaping the cybersecurity industry.

“Sam Curry is on the short list of the cybersecurity industry’s icons and he is a true visionary and leader on a global scale. We’re very lucky to have him at Cybereason as he is not only a mentor to our employees, but a global cybersecurity ambassador. Congratulations on this very distinguished achievement in a career that has been full of impressive highlights and accomplishments. With Sam, there is so much more to come,” said Lior Div, CEO and Co-founder, Cybereason.

“It is very humbling to be named a Visiting Fellow because there are tens of thousands of distinguished individuals that make up the fabric of the security industry. Today, nearly 30 years into my career, this industry is as challenging and inspiring as ever. This vibrant ecosystem passionately motivates me to change the security game for the better of us all,” said Curry.

Curry was previously CTO and CSO at Arbor Networks, SVP Engineering and CISO at Microstrategy, and he held a number of senior roles at RSA, the Security Division of EMC (GM, SVP Products and CTO). He has done work on national defense, public policy, and establishing standards and protocols in security. He has also held a number of senior leadership roles at McAfee and CA, in two successful startups, and is on three security organization boards. He is a frequent speaker with BBC, CNN, MSNBC and other media outlets, a published author, a highly patented inventor, and a widely quoted security expert. He contributes regularly as an industry expert and visionary to Forbes.com.

About the National Security Institute

The National Security Institute serves as a platform for research, teaching, scholarship, and policy development that incorporates a realistic assessment of the threats facing the United States and its allies, as well as an appreciation of the legal and practical challenges facing U.S. intelligence, defense, law enforcement, homeland security, and cybersecurity communities. NSI draws on the experience of its visiting fellows, as well as its highly distinguished advisory board and faculty, to produce timely research and policy materials that deliver insightful analysis and actionable recommendations to senior policymakers in the White House and key departments and agencies, as well as those on Capitol Hill.

About Cybereason

Cybereason, creators of the leading Cyber Defense Platform, gives the advantage back to the defender through a completely new approach to cybersecurity. Cybereason offers endpoint prevention, detection and response and active monitoring. The solution delivers multi-layered endpoint prevention by leveraging signature and signatureless techniques to prevent known and unknown threats in conjunction with behavioral and deception techniques to prevent ransomware and fileless attacks. Cybereason is privately held and is headquartered in Boston, with offices in London, Sydney, Tel Aviv, Tokyo, Asia-Pacific and continental Europe.

Learn more: https://www.cybereason.com/

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Bill Keeler

Senior Director, Global Public Relations

Cybereason

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Comtrend Announces Expansion of Ultra-High-Power WiFi 6 Gateway Lineup for Service Providers

Comtrend’s expanding WiFi 6 Gateway Lineup

Comtrend’s growing lineup of telco-grade WiFi 6 gateways will include A/VDSL, A/VDSL Bonded, and Fiber-Ready Ethernet gateway options, making it one of the largest offerings within the market.

IRVINE, Calif. (PRWEB)
February 04, 2020

Comtrend, a leader in advanced networking solutions, announced today the expansion of its WiFi 6 gateway lineup to support a diverse selection of deployment scenarios for Service Providers. Comtrend’s growing lineup of telco-grade WiFi 6 gateways will include A/VDSL, A/VDSL Bonded, and Fiber-Ready Ethernet gateway options, making it one of the largest offerings within the market.

The new WiFi 6 standard significantly improves the way wireless networks operate by adding increased efficiency, capacity, security, and performance. A new feature of WiFi 6 called orthogonal frequency-division multiple access (OFDMA) enables multiple users with differing bandwidth needs to be served simultaneously. This means that the subscriber will notice more of their devices connecting at faster speeds and with greater stability, even when running multiple high-bandwidth applications concurrently.

Comtrend North America’s Product Manager Fiona Hsiao states, “Per market projections, we know that subscriber demand on WiFi continues to increase. Our new lineup of WiFi 6 gateways are purpose-built to accommodate the specific demand for this latest generation of connectivity. Comtrend’s WiFi 6 gateways have an industry-leading, ultra-high-power of up to 1W TX output for amazing coverage.”

Unlike retail versions of WiFi 6 products, Comtrend’s gateways support the industry-embraced TR-069 standard that allows Service Providers to remotely manage their customer’s networks. Additionally, the WiFi 6 gateway lineup includes multi-platform CAF solution support, and the latest in wireless expansion with technologies like Wave 2 G.hn Powerline and a Wireless extender option with mesh-enhanced capabilities.

Comtrend currently has the A/VDSL (VR-3071) and Fiber-Ready Ethernet (PRT-6301) WiFi 6 gateways available for sampling. Additional Fiber-Ready and A/VDSL Bonded versions will be coming soon. For more information please contact your sales representative (NA.Sales@Comtrend.com).

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DuPont and SCHMID Announce Partnership for New PCB Plating Applications

SCHMID and DuPont’s combined expertise in equipment and chemistries positions us well for the needs for innovations in areas such as 5G, automotive and artificial intelligence.

WILMINGTON, Del. (PRWEB)
February 04, 2020

DuPont Electronics & Imaging and SCHMID Group today announce that they have entered into a nonexclusive joint development agreement to explore new PCB plating applications to bring advanced innovations to our global customers. The partnership will benefit high-end printed circuit board manufacturers by delivering next-generation interconnect products and metallization processes that can create faster, smarter and more reliable devices for the 5G era. The new solutions which will include equipment and chemistry are expected to be launched in late 2020.

“SCHMID and DuPont’s combined expertise in equipment and chemistries positions us well for the needs for innovations in areas such as 5G, automotive and artificial intelligence,” said Avi Avula, Global Business Director, Interconnect Solutions, DuPont Electronics & Imaging. “SCHMID is an outstanding partner with extensive engineering expertise, process knowledge and world-class metallization equipment. Coupled with DuPont’s broad offerings including metallization chemistry, flexible copper clad laminates and dry film imaging films, strong customer relationships and global footprint, this partnership will enable us to advance metallization solutions for leading-edge PCB and substrate applications.”

“Partnering with DuPont will allow us to introduce disruptive innovations to our customers in the advanced electronics manufacturing market,” said Christian Schmid, President & CEO of SCHMID Group. “We are committed to launching advanced metallization systems that will address the challenges that our customers face to meet the required performance and reliability. We are confident that the possibilities enabled with this partnership will significantly contribute to realization of our joint target – delivering better solutions to create superior value.”

The new equipment and chemistry solutions are expected to address the challenges from advanced circuit board designs that require enhanced performance and reliability, and improved cost of ownership for production.

About SCHMID Group

The SCHMID Group is a technology group based in Freudenstadt, Germany. Founded in 1864, the group of companies employs more than 900 staff members worldwide and has technology centers and manufacturing sites in Germany, China, Turkey and the USA in addition to several sales and service locations worldwide. The group focuses on developing customized equipment and process solutions for multiple industries including Electronics, Renewables and Energy Storage.

About DuPont Electronics & Imaging

DuPont Electronics & Imaging is a global supplier of materials and technologies serving the semiconductor, advanced chip packaging, circuit board, electronic and industrial finishing, display, and digital and flexographic printing industries. From advanced technology centers worldwide, teams of talented research scientists and application experts work closely with customers, providing solutions, products and technical service to enable next-generation technologies. More information about DuPont Electronics & Imaging can be found on our electronic solutions and advanced printing websites.

About DuPont

DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials, ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, health and wellness, food and worker safety. More information can be found at http://www.dupont.com.

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Arteris® IP FlexNoC® Interconnect and Resilience Package Licensed by SiEngine for ISO 26262-Compliant Automotive Systems

“SiEngine’s experience using FlexNoC interconnect IP and the Resilience Package are proof not only of the technical superiority of our interconnect IP, but also the dedication and expertise of our employees,” said K. Charles Janac, President and CEO of Arteris IP.

CAMPBELL, Calif. (PRWEB)
February 04, 2020

Arteris IP, the world’s leading supplier of innovative, silicon-proven network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect intellectual property, today announced that SiEngine has licensed the Arteris IP FlexNoC interconnect and the accompanying FlexNoC Resilience Package for use as the on-chip dataflow backbone of its next-generation automotive systems-on-chip (SoC).

SiEngine is co-funded by Geely Group, the Chinese automotive leader, and Arm China. Its products will be the silicon brains of a new generation of automobile digital cockpit, navigation and infotainment systems. Arteris IP FlexNoC is able to increase SoC performance and reduce die area while providing state-of-the-art functional safety data protection mechanisms. FlexNoC IP will also benefit the SiEngine team with its flexible configuration capabilities which enable increased development productivity and faster time to market.

“We chose Arteris FlexNoC IP and the Resilience Package because of its integrated functional safety mechanisms and its ability to reduce on-chip routing congestion and increase performance,” said Xin-xin Yang, R&D Vice President of SiEngine. “We are pleasantly surprised by the product’s rich functionality, flexible configuration and the excellent support from Arteris IP’s engineers, which allow us to achieve the specifically required functions with competitive performance.”

“SiEngine’s experience using FlexNoC interconnect IP and the Resilience Package are proof not only of the technical superiority of our interconnect IP, but also the dedication and expertise of our employees,” said K. Charles Janac, President and CEO of Arteris IP. “Arteris IP is devoted to helping our customers achieve their technical, functional safety and business goals in our common endeavor to deliver safe, profitable and state-of-the-art electronic systems to the automotive market.”

About SiEngine

The SiEngine technology is co-funded by Geely Group-Ecarx Co., Ltd. and ARM China Company. It is registered in Hubei Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone and has branches in Beijing and Shanghai. The SiEngine technology concentrates on the design, development and sales of advanced automotive SoC. The establishment of Hubei SiEngine Technology will help fill the gap of China’s high-end automotive SoC industry and enhance the development and design capabilities of China’s automotive SoC industry.

About Arteris IP

Arteris IP provides network-on-chip (NoC) interconnect IP to accelerate system-on-chip (SoC) semiconductor assembly for a wide range of applications from AI to automobiles, mobile phones, IoT, cameras, SSD controllers, and servers for customers such as Baidu, Mobileye, Samsung, Huawei / HiSilicon, Toshiba and NXP. Arteris IP products include the Ncore® cache coherent and FlexNoC® non-coherent interconnect IP, the CodaCache® standalone last level cache, and optional Resilience Package (ISO 26262 functional safety), FlexNoC AI Package, and PIANO® automated timing closure capabilities. Customer results obtained by using Arteris IP products include lower power, higher performance, more efficient design reuse and faster SoC development, leading to lower development and production costs. For more information, visit http://www.arteris.com or find us on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/arteris.

Arteris, FlexNoC, Ncore, CodaCache and PIANO are registered trademarks of Arteris, Inc. Arteris IP and the Arteris IP design and logo are trademarks of Arteris, Inc. All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners.

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ClearSky Technologies Becomes the Newest Member of the CBRS Alliance

OnGo (Powered by the CBRS Alliance)

“ClearSky’s experience with mobile network operators and their 24×7 culture of network operations services are critical additions to our members’ portfolio of capabilities.” – Alan Ewing, Executive Director of the CBRS Alliance

ORLANDO, Fla. (PRWEB)
February 04, 2020

ClearSky Technologies, Inc., a global supplier of wireless Software as a Service and Infrastructure as a Service, announced today it is the newest member of the CBRS Alliance. For over a decade, ClearSky has provided a wide variety of hosted network and application services on a 24×7 basis to mobile network operators. This same level of quality and commitment to turnkey wireless services on which the mobile network operator community has come to rely will be available to building owners, managers and tenants as ClearSky expands its private LTE and 5G network services.

The CBRS Alliance’s focus is to support the common interests of members, implementers and operators for the development, commercialization, and adoption of LTE and 5G solutions for the US 3.5 GHz Citizens Broadband Radio Service. The CBRS Alliance membership spans the entire network ecosystem, ranging from equipment manufacturers, software developers and equipment installers.

“ClearSky has a long history of running components of an LTE network as a hosted service to meet the needs of our many mobile network operators,” said Dean Fresonke, Executive Vice President of Business Development at ClearSky. “Our experience with LTE and 5G and our relationships with the mobile network operators put us in a unique position to bridge the significant gap between 4G and 5G cellular networks and private networks.”

“With the continued growth of the CBRS Alliance membership, we are thrilled to have added ClearSky Technologies to the OnGo portfolio of companies,” said Alan Ewing, Executive Director of the CBRS Alliance, “ClearSky’s experience with mobile network operators and their 24×7 culture of network operations services are critical additions to our members’ portfolio of capabilities.”

About ClearSky Technologies, Inc.

For more than a decade, ClearSky Technologies, Inc. has been an innovation leader in providing network Infrastructure as a Service to mobile network operators. ClearSky’s powerful array of products and services includes the Forte™ cellular radio services for DAS, iCODE® MMS/SMS message management, and Total Traffic Manager™ network data policy management. All are designed for quick implementation, affordable cost of entry, and ongoing cost savings. Collaborating with our customers, we are #StrongerTogether. Headquartered in Orlando, ClearSky has provided services to more than 100 wireless operators across five continents. For more information visit http://www.clearskytechnologies.com/

About CBRS Alliance

The CBRS Alliance believes that LTE-based solutions in the CBRS band, utilizing shared spectrum, can enable both in-building and outdoor coverage and capacity expansion at massive scale. In order to maximize CBRS’ full potential, the CBRS Alliance aims to enable a robust ecosystem towards making LTE-based CBRS solutions available. The mission of the CBRS Alliance is to evangelize LTE-based CBRS technology, use cases and business opportunities while simultaneously driving technology developments necessary to fulfill the mission, including multi-operator LTE capabilities. The Alliance will also establish an effective product certification program for LTE equipment in the US 3.5 GHz band ensuring multi-vendor interoperability.

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eDriving Partners with Driver Risk Management for Australasian Distribution of Mentor